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NC06 LNU

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,361 mi
Last recorded84,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 LNU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 84,361 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer szhoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 80,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,434 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 75,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 75,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 74,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,192 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 64,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 51,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,616 miles

damp around rear wheel cylinders but not leaking at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2015 47,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damp around rear wheel cylinders but not leaking at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,861 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 41,730 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,730 miles

Front discs lipped

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,279 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 32,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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NC06 LNU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC06 LNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NC06 LNU registered?

NC06 LNU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is NC06 LNU safe to buy?

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